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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by whatacar
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Had my plugs pulled at Simone Performance for:
OEM plugs 6x 18.69 = 112.14 and 150. labour for a total of $262.14
Any difference with gas mileage after you changed them?
 
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by whatacar
FWIW
Had my plugs pulled at Simone Performance for:
OEM plugs 6x 18.69 = 112.14 and 150. labour for a total of $262.14
That's a good price Sam.......I hope Vic didn't forget the anti-seize on the threads.......-- As the vids explain it helps with the next removal.....

He sounds very good by all accounts and probably applies A/Seize every time..

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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by whatacar
FWIW
Had my plugs pulled at Simone Performance for:
OEM plugs 6x 18.69 = 112.14 and 150. labour for a total of $262.14
yikes... you could have gotten NGK Iridium plugs for $50 for all 6
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Gdup35sedan
yikes... you could have gotten NGK Iridium plugs for $50 for all 6
-GP-
They're a little more pricey up here north of the border, and besides, Sam bought from a tuneup shop not a parts supply......

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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 02:31 AM
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Originally Posted by G-MAN (CANADA)
I just talked to a guy with a sweet Z, he told me about these Pullstar plugs he put in that are supposed to add 10hp and 7lb ft of torque to the wheels, I don't know how true that is but I'm trying to find a website for these. They are $35. a plug so a bit pricey

I believe SG-Motorsports gained 25hp AT THE WHEEL after putting in some Pulstar Plugs in their 350Z race car. There's a dyno sheet of it on son240sx.org...
 
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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Does anyone know if you can go with Copper plugs in these cars? Apparently Copper provides a slightly better spark, but of course has a reduced span.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by kingrukus
Does anyone know if you can go with Copper plugs in these cars? Apparently Copper provides a slightly better spark, but of course has a reduced span.
Not sure....tho I have to believe that the Platinum tipped plugs that go in at the factory are better than almost everything else and would certainly outlast most other types too.

I do know that if different plugs are used, you must get the proper heat range so that it will burn the fuel properly and maintain the proper temperature, also the actual length of the threaded section must be identical too so that it extends into the combustion chamber no less or no more but exactly as intended by the manufacturer.

I have heard that some enthusiasts (here) have switched over to Iridium plugs, tho I'm not sure of the advatages.

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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Msedanman
Not sure....tho I have to believe that the Platinum tipped plugs that go in at the factory are better than almost everything else and would certainly outlast most other types too.

I do know that if different plugs are used, you must get the proper heat range so that it will burn the fuel properly and maintain the proper temperature, also the actual length of the threaded section must be identical too so that it extends into the combustion chamber no less or no more but exactly as intended by the manufacturer.

I have heard that some enthusiasts (here) have switched over to Iridium plugs, tho I'm not sure of the advatages.

Colin.
Hey Collin I'm thinking of changing the plugs in my G what do ya say......another case of beer and we can get this done
 
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 09:29 AM
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Any difference with gas mileage after you changed them?
I noticed a big difference in mine. If you want, swing by my place and I'll give you a hand changing them out.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by elrooko
I noticed a big difference in mine. If you want, swing by my place and I'll give you a hand changing them out.
Sweet, I'll buy you a 24 too if you are up for it.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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How are these ones?

http://cgi.ebay.ca/NGK-LFR6AIX-11-Iridium-spark-plugs-for-VQ35DE-350z-G35_W0QQitemZ220245603291QQihZ012QQcategoryZ33627QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
 
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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umm that Z had to be mad boosted to get 25 to the wheels... and 10hp crank or wheels for a G from SPARK PLUGS is RIDICULOUS... not buying it until someone shows me a stock G w/ and w/out these plugs on a dyno... ill maybe give it +1.5HP MAX @ the wheels... I would be a lot less surprised to hear that its increasing mileage tho
 
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by elrooko
I noticed a big difference in mine. If you want, swing by my place and I'll give you a hand changing them out.
How long does it take you to do yours?
Al
 
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by G-MAN (CANADA)
Hey Collin I'm thinking of changing the plugs in my G what do ya say......another case of beer and we can get this done
Don't mind helping at all, Roy tho I'm not sure when I'll be free for a couple hours./
Fairly busy with Margeret's job, and fence work here at home for now (40' of it fell over in a big blow in Jan. and she needs magor surgery) but perhaps sometime soon.....


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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by shabarivas
umm that Z had to be mad boosted to get 25 to the wheels... and 10hp crank or wheels for a G from SPARK PLUGS is RIDICULOUS... not buying it until someone shows me a stock G w/ and w/out these plugs on a dyno... ill maybe give it +1.5HP MAX @ the wheels... I would be a lot less surprised to hear that its increasing mileage tho
+1 on that....

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